Santa Catarina
This Sunday-only feast is the most coveted table in Santa Catarina for marreco (stuffed Garganey, a kind of small duck); in fact, the menu's only item…
Must-see restaurants in Santa Catarina
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Santa Catarina
Atmospheric tables line the glass-enclosed deck at this incredibly cinematic seafood restaurant. You can slurp oysters served over a dozen ways, but don't…
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Santa Catarina
Hidden down a pothole-ridden track that will surely have you believing you are marching to your demise, you'll find Tais running the show at this…
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Santa Catarina
Breakfast until 1pm, waffles, salads, panini (really bruschetta, but who's paying attention?), sophisticated mains and specialty java served by various…
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Centro & the Mainland
Occupying one of Florianópolis' first colonial homes and the former abode of the faith healer Rita Maria, this crotchety old maritime-themed restaurant…
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Santa Catarina
Chef Rafael Miralha hails from Espírito Santo and trained in Southern California before landing in Rosa, hometown recipes in hand. In stylish new…
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Santa Catarina
The rustic seafood shack Arante has become an island institution, its walls covered with poetry and artwork that patrons have added over the years…
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Santa Catarina
From a charming candlelit porch in Canto da Lagoa, a small but delectable daily-changing menu of Med-inspired contemporary dishes makes for one of Floripa…
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Santa Catarina
Our favorite of the atmospheric seafood restaurants that line the western coast of Lagoa de Conceicão in the village of Costa da Lagoa. A wealth of just…
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Centro & the Mainland
Korean-Japazilian chef Emerson Kim and his Latvian wife honed their skills at Nobu (yes, that Nobu). You will find a grand total of zero items with cream…
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Santa Catarina
This high-quality buffet of Brazilian-interpreted German specialties is not the kind of place you want to go more than once, but once is worth the…
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Centro & the Mainland
This outstanding, award-winning por-kilo buffet concentrates on a more subtle selection of daily dishes, all focused on high-quality, home-cooked goodness…
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Santa Catarina
Easily one of Brazil's best bars in a gorgeous authentic English pub atmosphere. It does a good job with homesick-remedy pub grub like fish and chips,…
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Santa Catarina
One of Blumenau's classiest choices, this is a high-quality buffet lunch stop with excellent service, great regional and Brazilian choices (stuffed duck,…
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Santa Catarina
The best of a battery of seafood restaurants along 2km-long Av das Rendeiras, the 'Black Beard' does a fantastic pastel de camarão (fried pastry stuffed…
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Santa Catarina
The most agreeable restaurant in Joinville is a convivial spot to sample regional specialties like marreco (stuffed garganey, a kind of small duck; R$119…
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Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by…
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Santa Catarina
Tucked down a dead-end lane behind the beach, Toca de Jurerê is a dependable seafood stop that appears expensive at first glance; that is, until you…
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Centro & the Mainland
This good-time blue-and-white tableclothed joint is our favorite boteco inside the Mercado Público. It only serves products from Santa Catarina: the local…
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Santa Catarina
This old-world coffeehouse is a consistent madhouse, famous for its can't-miss café colonial, an afternoon buffet (por-kilo R$68; Monday to Saturday 3pm…
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Santa Catarina
A hands-on couple runs the best contemporary restaurant in town, specializing in Franco-Italian dishes that only grace their eight tables on Friday and…
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Santa Catarina
Once you're fed up with beer and brats, tuck into this candlelit Mediterranean bistro, vaguely hidden in the ground floor of a travel agency. Decidedly un…
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Santa Catarina
This classy, white-tablecloth seafooder is popular with locals for top-end preparations that often lean on the heavier side due to the generous use of…
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Centro & the Mainland
Owned by the same family as the other outlet on Vidal Ramos, this location of one of Floripa's most outstanding por-kilo restaurants is open on Saturdays…
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Centro & the Mainland
You'll often find local celebrities at this historic bar and restaurant in the Mercado Municipal indulging in a happy hour of frothy house-brewed beer,…
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Santa Catarina
Blumenau has waited decades for proper espresso and the Daily Coffee delivers along with a long list of pour-over coffee brews and speciality drinks. It's…
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Santa Catarina
A local favorite on the sands at Praia da Joaquina, where fresh grilled anchova (bluefish) with capers and anything with shrimp goes down a treat. It's…
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Santa Catarina
The best example of Blumenau's ‘other’ cuisine, Mortadella tempts diners with an extraordinarily long list of both classic and Brazilian pizzas options,…
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Santa Catarina
The Asian Tiger, located in town, is an Indonesian-Thai fusion trip by way of local Brazilian ingredients. In a candlelit space with no shortage of…
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Centro & the Mainland
Considered one of the top 30 bakeries in Brazil, this social magnet features an 11m-long communal table flanked by a self-serve cornucopia of fresh-baked…
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Santa Catarina
A solid choice for seafood with organic leanings and good microbrews in a seaside setting with views of the river and beach. It's owned by the father of…
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Santa Catarina
This Buddhist-on-safari themed por-kilo restaurant, complete with politically correct animal taxidermy, is one of Balneário's top buffet lunches. Save…
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Santa Catarina
In upgraded baby blue clapboard digs on the beach, Mamma Mia is a good option for espresso, light bites and more sophisticated mains, with as much focus…
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Santa Catarina
Italian training and equipment ensure the creamy gelato produced here is some of Brazil's best. Killer flavors include pistachio and doce de leite (milk…
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Santa Catarina
The favored Marisqueira Sintra does wonderful things with octopus and bacalhau (salted cod) in a postcard waterfront setting.
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Santa Catarina
An adorable cafe along a quieter section of town. Does good coffee, cupcakes and light bites for a see-and-be-seen crowd.
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Santa Catarina
Personalized service greets guests at this adorable, seven-table contemporary bistro in Canto da Lagoa. The honest-to-goodness hospitality is delivered by…
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Centro & the Mainland
Considering it's located far, far outside São Paulo city limits, this upscale Sampa-style pizzeria does an absolute bang-up job with pizza Paulistana – at…
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Santa Catarina
Part smart bistro, part emporium, Santa Mistura is a classy spot for Brazilian fusion fare (two courses R$38.90 to R$43.90) along with a handful of…
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Santa Catarina
At it since 1979 right on the sands of busy Praia dos Ingleses, this classier seafooder is your best chance for a memorable meal in the immediate area. …
